Monaco: We expect to improve our performance

By Honda Racing F1
May 23 2007

The Honda Racing F1 Team heads to Monte Carlo this week for the highlight of the F1 calendar - the Monaco Grand Prix. Loved by fans, teams and drivers alike, Monaco offers a unique atmosphere, a challenging street circuit and one of the most exciting races of the year.

Shuhei Nakamoto

Senior Technical Director

Honda Racing F1

"At the Paul Ricard test, we evaluated the latest aerodynamic components for the next three races, particularly Monaco and Canada. For the street circuit around Monaco, downforce is essential so we will be running a high downforce set-up on the car. We have acquired a lot of useful data from the test and will use this for the continual development of the RA107. We expect to improve our performance in gradual steps over the next few races."

Rubens Barrichello

Race Driver #8

Honda Racing F1

"Like most drivers, Monaco is one of my favourite races and I have some fantastic memories as I have finished on the podium four times there. Monaco is unique in many ways and it certainly has a special place in F1 history. I particularly enjoy qualifying at Monaco, it's one of the biggest challenges of the year and so important to get right. Overtaking is very difficult so you have to qualify well and get a good grid position. Strategy is also crucial in Monaco as the pit-stops can help you gain track position."